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Criminal Background Check Information
To All Licensed Healthcare Providers:
The information posted on this web page is provided for your convenience. the listing of authorized agents will be updated as provided to the HSS by the Louisiana State Police. However, if you have any questions related to criminal background checks and your responsibilities, please contact the HSS program desk for your provider type.
Click one of the links below to view the following:
- Memo to Providers: Act 393 of the 2019 Louisiana Legislative Session, effective August 1, 2019
- Criminal Background Check Memo
- Louisiana State Police Certified Authorized Agencies- rev. 09/04/2020
- Criminal History Checks on Nonlicensed Persons and Licensed Ambulance Personnel
- Click here for the Louisiana State Police Internet Background Check website
- Click here for RS 40:1203.1. et al- Part II. Criminal History Checks on Nonlicensed Persons and Licensed Ambulance Personnel
- HSS Nursing Home Provider Criminal Background and Screening Web Training Video
- Criminal Background and Screening Training FAQs for Nursing Home Providers
NOTE- For TGH providers please go to the Health Standards Section TGH program page for Criminal Background Check Information specific to TGH.